Craig and Marty

Hello from Craig and Marty.  Thank you for considering us as adoptive parents.  Since our marriage 11 years ago, we have successfully established our careers and have built a loving home.  We're excited about expanding our family through adoption.

We live in beautiful Colorado, where we enjoy the majestic mountains, skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.  We often go white water rafting and biking too.       

Jeff and Kerry                                           

Our names are Jeff and Kerry, and our son is named Carson.  We are truly honored that you are considering us as adoptive parents.

Let us tell you about our family story.  It all began seven years ago in a coffee shop.  Truly it was love at first sight, something neither of us had ever felt.  We met at seven in the morning and just knew after talking for hours that this was it.     

Dan and Sharon    

Greetings from Dan and Sharon.  We met six years ago and have been enjoying life's journey ever since.  About four years ago we married, surrounded by family, friends and the beautiful outdoors. 

We feel like we have a lot to offer a child, including a large, supportive family. Our parents are very excited to become grandparents, and our sisters and brothers can't wait to become aunts and uncles.  Our child will have plenty of cousins to play with too.       

Carey and Sheri                                           

Hello, we're Carey and Sheri, and we're happy to tell you about our family.  We live in a wonderful community with lots of young children and friendly neighbors, the perfect place to raise a baby.

Athletics are a big part of our family.  Carey is a huge sports fan and can't wait to teach our child the joys of playball and skiing.  Sheri has her own business as a certified personal trainer.

Jim and Ann                           It's a girl!

Rebecca Ann (7 lbs. 1 oz.), born 3-11-10                      

Hi, we're Jim and Ann, and this is our daughter Mia.  Five years ago we met and fell instantly in love.  We are true soulmates and share the same values and a desire to have more children.

Since we both work out of our home, we have flexible work hours.  And since adopting our daughter Mia in November 2007, we have been two full-time, stay-at-home parents.        

Erik and Pat                                           

Erik and Pat, and our son is named Timothy.  We have a home filled with love and laughter, and we are looking forward to adding another member to our family.

We adopted Timothy at birth in September 2008 and had a great adoption experience.  We attended our son's birth and regularly send pictures and letters to his birthmom.  Every day with his has been a great adventure.       

Mark and Shala                                           

Our names are Mark and Shala, and we're so glad you came to visit us.  This is our dog, Cody.

Three years ago we moved from Nebraska to Wyoming.  We love it here.  Our area has a mountain with a waterfall and a nice walkway along the Platte River.  It's a great place to go for a walk with our dog.  It's a safe and quiet neighborhood too.  Have a seat and enjoy the view while we tell you a little about ourselves.       

Ron and Leslie                                           

Thank you so much for reading our letter.  Our names are Ron and Leslie.  We have three wonderful children: Eric, who is 15; Joshua, 10; and Nicole, the most energetic two year old in the world.  All three of our children are adopted.

The boys absolutely adore Nicole, and Nicole is excited about becoming a big sister.       

Jo                                           

My name is Jo, and I want to thank you for reading my letter.  I am excited about becoming a mother and am looking forward to providing a baby with a warm and loving home.

My parents and siblings are just as excited as I am to welcome another member into our family.  They say it takes a village, and here in Dallas we have a great group of family and friends who are eager to help.  Texas has always been home to me.  I grew up in Dallas and returned after college.       

Steve and Karen                                           

Hello!  We are Steve and Karen.  We have two children, Christiane and Samuel, and we are excited about expanding our family.  Adoption has been a blessing for us.  We adopted both Christiane and Samuel are looking forward to loving and caring for another child.

Both of us grew up with siblings, and we would like to offer our children the opportunity to experience the many wonders of having a large family.       

Lewis and Amanda                                           

We want to thank you for considering us as adoptive parents.  Our names are Lewis and Amanda, and we have been married for four years.  We feel so blessed to have found each other.  For us, it was love at first sight.

Today we have two daughters, Samantha and Sarah, both of whom are very excited to have a younger sibling.  We bought a home two years ago in the country, a great place on five acres with several young families nearby.  The whole community gets together frequently for dancing, singing and games.       

John and Kari                                            

Hi.  We are John and Kari, a married couple very much in love and looking forward to starting a family.  Thanks for taking time to read about us.  Our greatest dream is to be parents and to provide a wonderful life for children.

We are blessed to own beautiful four-bedroom home on a quiet, tree-lined street in northern California.  The center of our neighborhood is a large park with a great playground.  We love to gather with friends in that park for concerts and impromptu barbeques.       

Brad and Sarah                          It's a girl!

Madison Mary Elizabeth (7 lbs. 4 oz.), born on 10-20-09         

Hi, our names are Brad, Sarah, Paul, Carly and Robert.  Our dream is to adopt another child with whom we can share our love.  We have been married for 15 years, and the greatest joy we have experienced has been adopting Carly (age 5), Paul (age 3) and Robert (age 2).  They have brought us great happiness, and we have enjoyed the challenges and rewards of parenting.

Our plan has always been to have four children.  Sarah grew up in a large family and was the fourth of six children.      

Jeffrey and Michael                                           

We are Jeff and Michael, and this is our daughter Lily.  We are excited about growing our family and having a sibling for Lily, and we hope you consider us in your child’s future.

We met almost ten years ago being introduced by a mutual friend from our
church.  We realized early that we had much in common—faith, strong families, love of people, and the ability to laugh.  We had talked from the beginning about raising a family through adoption.                          

Donald and Suzanne                                           

Hi, we are Donald and Suzanne.  Eight years ago we met through a mutual friend.  This year we celebrated our sixth anniversary.  We knew early in our relationship that we wanted to become parents, and we are excited about building a family through adoption.

Donald is a vice president of a computer software company.  Suzanne is looking forward to being a full-time, stay-at-home mom.  We are committed to giving our child an excellent education.                 

Nick and Miki                                           

Hello, we're Nick and Miki.  We met on a blind date and fell in love.  Today we have two beautiful children: Elizabeth, who is two years old, and William, who is one.  We adopted both of our children, and we are looking forward to adding to our family once again through adoption.

Our home is a busy place, and we love doing family activities, like going apple picking and swimming in our pool.                 

Jeremy and Amanda                                           

We are Jeremy and Amanda, and our greatest wish is to become parents.  We are hoping to fulfill our dreams through adoption.  We are looking forward to providing a child with a loving home, a good education, church on Sunday, days at the beach and picnics at the park.

Our home is located in a small town in northwestern Alabama.  It's a wonderful community with good values, lots of green grass and fresh air.  We love taking long walks in the woods and drives across the countryside.  On weekends we grill steaks and watch college football.            

Chris and Tia                                           

Hi, we are Chris and Tia.  We want to thank you for considering us as adoptive parents.  We met in 2000, and we knew immediately that we were a perfect match. We were married one year later. 

In 2006 we were blessed with the adoption of our son Kieran.  Kieran has filled our lives with joy and laughter, and now we are looking to expand our family once again through adoption.                 

Meredith                                           


Hi, I'm Meredith.  I live in Northern California, in a great neighborhood that's an ideal place for kids.  I can't wait to be a mother.

During the week I'm an attorney, and on the weekends I'm a horseback rider.  Horses are my passion.  Dogs too.  I have three dogs.  They love people and are wonderful with children.  My home sits on an acre of land with a pool and a cabana and plenty of space for a swing set.           

Paul and Suzanne                                           

Hello from Southern California!  Our names are Paul and Suzanne, and we are so excited about becoming parents.  We live in a wonderful neighborhood with lots of families, in a historic home that was built in 1924.

Paul runs a business out of our home and will be a full-time stay-at-home dad.  Suzanne works in marketing for a company that is just three miles from our house.  Both of us are big Dodgers fans, and we are looking forward to sharing our love of baseball with our children.           

Hiram and Steve                                           

Hello and thank you for reading our letter.  Our names are Hiram and Steve, and we have a beautiful three-year-old son, Maximo.  We are a loving, committed couple who puts family above all else.  The experience of being dads to Maximo has been such a wonderful journey, and we are looking forward to sharing that love with another child.

We live in California, in a semi-rural community known for its wonderful schools, open recreational spaces, and kid-friendly activities.  Our weekends are spent taking Maximo to the park, riding our bicycles and taking walks. 
              

Joe and Steffanie                                           

Hello from Joe and Steffanie.  We met in 2001, and after years of being good friends, we realized we were true soul mates.  We married in 2003 and moved to Joe's home state of Michigan, where we have been living happily ever since.

We have one child, Zora.  She is an amazing daughter — smart, funny, creative and very excited to be a big sister.  Education is very important to us.  Both of us have graduate degrees.  Steffanie is a professor, and Joe is a software engineer.                

Peter and Sandy                                           

Hi, our names are Peter and Sandy.  Thanks for taking a moment to read about us.  We have two children, Alex and Elizabeth, and we are looking forward to growing our family.

Family is very important to us.  We have an extended network of siblings and cousins that gets together quite frequently, cooking meals or going on trips.  We love visiting the zoo that's right here in our neighborhood.            

Ann                                           

My name is Ann, and I want to thank you for taking time to read about me.  I can't wait to begin a family.  It has been a lifelong dream of mine to be a mother. I live in the Bay Area, about 20 miles from San Francisco. 

My street is very quaint.  There are 24 homes, each built in the early 1930s in English cottage style and purposely placed near each other to promote a close community.  I have lived here in a three bedroom home for nine years and absolutely love the house and the location.            

Tim and Rose                                           

Hi, we're Tim and Rose.  We have dreamed of having children for a long time and are excited about adopting.  We want to have children so that we can give them the love that is in our hearts.

We met in 1989 when a mutual friend of ours arranged a blind date for us.  By the second date it was clear to us that we had something special.  Our courtship lasted about two and a half years.  Tim proposed marriage by hiring an airplane that flew over the beach with a sign that said, “Will you marry me, Rose?”  She said "Yes!"            

Flavia                                           

Hello, my name is Flavia.  Thanks for taking time to read about the wonderful life my son Dominick and I can provide for your child.  I was born in Rome, Italy, and moved to the U.S. when I was 25.  I have happy memories of growing up with all my cousins and grandparents.  We are a big, close-knit family.

Dominick is bilingual and loves to travel.  When we visit Italy, we always go to the beach, the zoo and the Italian countryside.            

Michael and Valerie                   It's a girl!

Anna Elyse (7 lbs. 5 oz.) on 3-21-09       

Hello, we are Michael and Valerie, and we'd like to thank you for reading our letter.  We're a blended family.  We have been happily married for five years and have five beautiful children, three boys and two girls.

We have always dreamed of having one more child, and we are looking forward to adding to our family through adoption.    

Jess and Annie                                           

Warm greetings from Wyoming!  Our names are Jess and Annie, and our beautiful baby girl is Lilliana May.  We are so excited to welcome another baby into our home.  We adore children and love being parents.

We own a nice three-bedroom home here in the Cowboy State.  Our town is quaint and friendly with lots of parks, open space and historical areas.  It's a great place to raise a family, and it's been a wonderful location for our business.  We started a trucking company two and a half years ago and are having tremendous success.            

Phillip and Carole                                           

Hello, we're Phillip and Carole.  Thanks for taking the time to read our letter.  We are really excited about adoption and looking forward to being parents.

We live in California, and we're happy that we will get to share the wonders of our state with our son or daughter.  Our home is on 1.5 acres of land and adjoins 2,000 acres of parks.  It's a beautiful place to raise a child, with plenty of trails to hike and nature to explore.      

Mike and Renee                        It's a boy!

Dax Michael (6 lbs. 14 oz.), born on 1-10-09            

Hello!  We're Mike and Renee from Tampa Bay, Florida.  We have a wonderful life here in the Sunshine State, with everything that a young, married couple of four years could want.

We have a beautiful home, a loving relationship and financial security. There is one missing component: a child.  We are excited about becoming parents through adoption.      

Ganesh and Marjorie                                           

Hello, we are Ganesh and Marjorie.  We are so excited that you are reading our letter, and we are eager to tell you about our family.  We are a multicultural family.  Marjorie was adopted when she was three months old; her mother is Japanese.  Ganesh was born in Bangalore, India, and lived there until he moved to the U.S. when he was 17.  We have known each other for four years and are deeply in love.

We are eager to adopt and looking forward to surrounding our child with love, laughter and support.  We believe in the power of education and the importance of encouragement.            

Tanya and Denise                                           

Hi, our names are Tanya and Denise.  We are both teachers, and after years of devoting ourselves to our students, we are excited and ready to devote ourselves to raising a child.

We met six years ago and developed a relationship based on love and mutual respect.  Today we live in San Francisco in a big house with a garden that we can't wait to share with a child.  There is a fabulous city park on our corner where we walk our dog, listen to music and have picnics.            

Dave and Paula                                           

Hello, our names are Dave and Paula, and we would like to thank you for reading our story.  We have been married 15 years and have two children and have always wanted to grow our family through adoption.  We want to give our love and support to another child.

Both of us grew up in Michigan and come from loving families. We still own a cottage on Lake Michigan and return there each year to spend time quality time together.  It's a great place for making memories.            

Kevin and Debby                                           

Hello, we are Kevin and Debby.  Thanks for reading our letter.  We have been blessed with three beautiful daughters: Abby, Maddy and Samantha.  We're excited about adoption and looking forward to adding a fourth child to our family.

We have been a couple for 22 years and happily married for 16 years.  Kevin is an executive in the Silicon Valley, and Debby is a stay-at-home mom.  Nothing is more important to us than family.  Our neighborhood has been a great place to raise the children.  We love spending time together at the local park..       

David and Rebecca                                           

Hello, we are David and Rebecca.  We met nine years ago while working at the same banking company.  Today we've been happily married for six years.  We live in Oakland, California, with our wonderful two-year-old daughter Alina.

We're looking forward to adopting, and Alina can't wait to be a big sister.  We love to do activities as a family: going to the beach, visiting family in North Carolina, and traveling to the great aquarium in Monterey.  We're fortunate to have a great community here in the Bay Area, with fantastic friends all around us.       

Erik and Pat                                           

Hello, we are Erik and Pat, and we are very excited about the opportunity to welcome a baby into our family.  We have a home filled with love, laughter and many exciting adventures that we would love to share with a child.

We met at a friend's wedding where Pat was a bride's maid and Erik an eager groomsman.  After four months of dating, Erik proposed on Pat's birthday.  We have been happily married for almost two years..       

Daniel and Erin               It's a girl!    

Deborah Wendy (6 lbs. 5 oz.), born 7-27-08

Hi, we're Daniel and Erin.  Thanks for taking a moment to read about us.  We have a happy, loving marriage, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to share our love with a child.

Our relationship has been strong from the get-go because of our shared values.  Family has always been the most important element in our lives.  On holidays, we reunite with our parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Those times remind us that while both of us have successful careers in the professional world, our most important job will be parenthood.

Les and Katie                                           

Hello.  We are Les and Katie.  We're excited about adopting and looking forward to sharing the many blessings in our lives with a child.

We met five years ago doing something we both love: canoeing.  Les, in fact, started his own canoeing club more than a decade ago.  When he's not paddling, Les works as a police officer, and Katie serves as a flight attendant.  She is looking forward to being a full-time, stay-at-home mom.       

Thomas and Angela                                           

Hi.  Thank you for the opportunity to introduce ourselves.  We are Thomas and Angela, and we live in a small town near Basel in Switzerland.  We have traveled extensively together throughout the world.  Our wonderful adventures have made our strong relationship even stronger.

Our relationship is based on a mutual respect and an appreciation of each other's strengths.  We were both raised with the spirit of respect for others and a love of nature.  We live comfortable lives in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and we are excited to expand our family.       

Jess and Annie                                           

Warm greetings from Wyoming!  Our names are Jess and Annie, and we are so excited to welcome a baby into our home.  We adore children and can't wait to be parents.

We own a nice three-bedroom home here in the Cowboy State.  Our town is quaint and friendly with lots of parks, open space and historical areas.  It's a great place to raise a family, and it's been a wonderful location for our business.  We started a trucking company two and a half years ago and are having tremendous success.       

Bill and Celia            It's a girl!    

Carissa Elizabeth (6 lbs. 10 oz.) born May 19  

Hello!  We are Bill and Celia.  Thank you for taking a moment to hear our story.  When we met eight years ago, it was love at first sight.  We have always dreamed of being parents, and we are so excited to make that dream come true.

Our home is in a quiet suburban community on the West Coast.  Bill is a dentist and has an office downtown.  Celia runs an after-school program at the local elementary school.  Being active members of the community means a lot to us.  

James and Phil             It's a boy!     

Paul Michael (7 lbs. 4 oz.) born April 26

Hi, our names are James and Phil.  We've been a couple for nine years, and we are excited now to take the next step in our lives together, expanding our family through adoption.

Our relationship is very special to us.  It's built on trust, love and commitment.  We are dedicated to each other and looking forward to being great parents.

Wendy and Lisa          It's a girl!     

Shana Melanie (8 lbs. 5 oz.) born April 21

Hello.  We are Wendy and Lisa.  Thank you for taking time to read about us.  We believe adoption is a wonderful opportunity for us to expand our family, and we are looking forward to the chance to be parents.  We have been together for six years and have a lot of love to share with a child.

Family is the cornerstone of our lives.  Our families get together regularly for barbeques and birthday parties, and every year we go on a family camping trip. 

Chris and Pam           It's a boy!  

Matthew Marshall (7 lbs. 10 oz.) on 1-11-08

Adoption Connection, Chris & Pam's agency, found Matt's birthmom.

Hello!  We are Chris, Pam and Nick.  We have been married for 14 years, and we feel so blessed that we were chosen to adopt our amazing son Nick.  He is now two-and-a-half years old. 

Chris is a terrific provider and a wonderful dad, and Pam just loves being a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoys taking childrens' art and music classes with Nick, and she helped form a playgroup so that Nick can spend time with the children in our neighborhood.  As a family, we enjoy flying kites together and spending time down by the river.  

Jim and Colin                  It's a girl! 

Ella Marie (6 lbs. 2 oz.) on 1-15-08

Hi, our names are Jim and Colin, and we want to thank you for reading our letter.  We offer a big, loving family and a commitment to provide a caring and safe environment for your child. 

We have a son whom we adopted and who deeply wants to be a big brother, friend and playmate.  As parents, we hope to fill your child's life with learning, sports, arts and educational opportunities.  Both of our families are excited about being part of the process as well.  We both grew up surrounded by brothers, sisters and lots of cousins.  

Jim and Ann                 It's a girl!  

Emelia Marie (8 lbs. 3 oz.) born on 11-24-07     

Hello, we are Jim and Ann.  We met a little more than two years ago and instantly fell in love.  We are best friends and have become true soul mates.  We also share a strong desire to have children.

Together we lead a positive, healthy and down-to-Earth lifestyle.  Since we both work out of our home, we have flexible work hours.  It's our intention to raise our children as two full-time, stay-at-home parents.  

Jeff and Sheldon                                           

Hi. We're Jeff and Sheldon. We're eager to tell you about our wonderful life here in California. We live in a beautiful section of San Francisco, where Jeff is a vice president for a consumer services company and Sheldon works as an interior architect. 

Our most important job, though, has been being parents.  We adopted Jordan in 2004, and she has becoming the light of our lives.  Now we are looking forward to adding to our family, and Jordan is very excited about becoming a big sister.    

Greg and Kelly                                           

Hi, we are Greg and Kelly.  We have been happily married for almost four years and are hoping to start a family.  We're excited about becoming parents. 

Let us tell you a little about ourselves.  We live at the foothills of some beautiful mountains.  It's a great area for hiking and biking, two hobbies we both enjoy.  Our home is near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with a park just down the road, and it is in an excellent school district.       

Paul and Judy                                           

Greetings!  We are Paul and Judy from the San Francisco Bay Area.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce ourselves.  We have been blessed in many ways and are excited to begin building our family.

We live a healthy and active lifestyle that includes regular exercise, quality time with friends and family, travel and community giving.  We value education, both formal and informal, and believe that learning is a lifelong process.  Our home is on a quiet street in the Berkeley hills.       

Adam and Samantha         It's a girl!  

Megan Amanda (7 lbs. 3 oz.) born on 8-31-07   

Hi, our names are Adam and Samantha, and our two children are Justin and Susie.  We're a family of four hoping to become a family of five.   Samantha is a full-time, stay-at-home mom.  We're dedicated parents and love being there for our kids, supporting them in each of their activities. 

Every week we take time to spend a day together as a family, whether we're watching a movie or heading off to the beach to go camping.

Mike and Michael                                            

Hello. We are Mike and Michael.  Thank you for taking time to learn about us.  We are committed life partners from Oakland, California.  We have always known that we wanted to have children and are extremely excited about this opportunity to start a family.

When we met seven years ago, it was clear that we shared an instant connection and a passion for life.  Michael loves expanding his horizons and has recently taken up photography and Tae Kwon Do.  Mike enjoys mathematics.  He is also a big movie and theater fan.       

Deacon and Tara                                            

We are Deacon and Tara.  We met in Lake Tahoe in the summer of 1988 through friends and dated for over a year.  In 1989, we got married in Las Vegas and have been happily married ever since. 

We own a consulting business that we have run from our home office for 17 years.  We have been blessed in that we both get to stay home with our son Andrew, who came from Russia at 15 months old in 2004.   He is a great little four year old who desperately wants a brother or sister.  We both had siblings growing up and want Andrew to know the fun and love of a brother or sister.